Kiribati's economy is small and vulnerable, relying heavily on fisheries, foreign aid, and remittances. Tuna fishing licenses generate key government revenue, while subsistence agriculture and copra production support local livelihoods. Tourism exists but is limited due to remoteness and infrastructure challenges. The country's GDP is highly dependent on external assistance and trust funds. Climate change and rising sea levels threaten long-term sustainability. Kiribati's geographic spread makes transport costly and limits economic diversification. Still, fisheries and international aid sustain GDP, while efforts to improve renewable energy and regional trade offer opportunities for gradual growth.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Apr 2026. See Kiribati GDP per capita.
Kiribati GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |